Senesco Christens Double-Hulled Liquid Fuel Barge
The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation (SENESCO) has christened another 80,000-barrel, double-hulled liquid fuel barge. After a ceremony last week at SENESCO’s Quonset Point…
Forest Promoted to Senior VP at Matson
Ronald J. Forest has been promoted to senior vice president of Matson Navigation Company, Inc. (Matson). The appointment was approved yesterday by the company’s…
Royal Caribbean Declares Dividend
The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share for shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4…
Lloyd Triestino Makes Maiden Voyage Into U. S. Ports
voyage into U. Caribbean, and South Atlantic U.S. East Coast. on May 15; Savannah, May 17, and Norfolk on May 19. fully cellular 2,700 TEU vessels. U. S. South Atlantic ports.
Wuhan University Students to Train on Transas Simulator
Transas has been awarded a contract to supply and install the Navi-Trainer Professional 4000 at the Wuhan University of Technology, China. The contract was obtained by Transas China…
Bergesen Group Reports First Quarter Results
$10.7 million in 2003, down from $25.6 million last year, including a net loss on the sale of vessels of $0.6 million compared to a gain of $10.4 million last year. in 2002.
New Broström Tanker Launched
At a ceremony on May 10 at the Shipyard Ferus Smit in Holland, the sixth vessel, in a series of eight 6,900/7,600 dwt double-hulled product tanker, was launched and named.
SAFE Boat Dedication Scheduled for May 17
Secure Around Flotation Equipped (SAFE) Boat 256610 will be officially dedicated to use by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Station Seward on May 17. The 10 a.m.
Coast Guard Holds Change of Command in Oregon
The Coast Guard Cutter Alert will hold will hold a change of command ceremony, at the 17th Street Pier, Astoria, Ore., today at 10 a.m. Commander Matthew D. Bliven will relieve Commander Kelly L.
Pollution Response Team to Conduct Training in Juneau
A multi-agency pollution response training event will be conducted in the Juneau area during this week from May 13-15. The exercise is being coordinated under the…
Nera Gets Inmarsat Type Approval for F33 Terminal
The Nera F33 maritime communications terminal has received type approval from Inmarsat on May 9. Inmarsat Fleet F33 service concept. available on larger ships. small…
Wallem Attains OHSAS 18001
In the wake of the SARS virus outbreak in Asia, Wallem Shipmanagement Ltd., Hong Kong have shown foresight and commitment in implementing international standards…
Seaway Considers New ATB/ITB Regulations
coordination with the St. requirements for manning of vessels underway. January 1, 2003. qualified crewmember. duties.
Galveston Establishes New Anchorage aAea
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a new anchorage area (designated "C") in Bolivar Roads near Galveston. Anchorage area C is located inside the Galveston Bay…
$37M Navy Engineering Contract Awarded
electronic systems. Work will be performed in McLean, Va. (56%); Waterford, Conn. (29%); Carderock, Md. Norfolk, Va. (4%), and is expected to be completed by May 2008. year.
SCI to Honor Admiral Loy and Grace Allen with Silver Bell Award
Admiral James Loy, Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, and Mrs. Grace Allen will be recipients of Silver Bells at the Institute’s 26th…
EC Adopts Proposal to Implement IMO Agreement on Security
Security (ISPS) Code. to be issued with a continuous synopsis record (CSR). security plans, taking into account the risk assessment. in some respects. the IMO agreement.
Environmental Summit to Convene in Chicago
Experts on aquative invasive species along with environmental engineers and fishing and river-carrier interests will convene on May 14 and 15 in Chicago for a meeting…
RCCL Founder Retires After 35 Years
Edwin W. Stephan, a founder and former longtime president and vice chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., will retire from the Board of Directors following the…
Ferry Suffers Engine Room Fire
BC Ferries’ Queen of Surrey suffered an engine-room fire this morning as the vessel was enroute to Langdale. The vessel will be towed to Langdale as soon as possible…
